Free internet access should be a basic human right, study finds
Nov 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Birmingham/IBNS: Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence the global players shaping their everyday lives, according to a new study.
First South Asian Literature & Art Festival in the US was a grand success say organisers
Nov 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum SF in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies presented the first ever and one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in the US.
Annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 raised funds of over $140,000
Nov 07, 2019, at 11:53 am
Ontario/IBNS: The sixth edition of the annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000 in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH).
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., has marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of Lemon Tree Premier, New Town.
WhatsApp snooping by Israeli company is one-off incident: Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose
Nov 04, 2019, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Reacting to the recent WhatsApp snooping incident by Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO group, Global Mobile Economy expert Anindya Ghose termed it as a "one-off incident".
Bickram Ghosh unveils 25 new releases
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Percussion Guru Bickram Ghosh has come up with 25 new releases of his work and collaborations with some of the greatest names in the International and Indian music scene.
Oakville Durga Puja in Toronto stands tall with thousands flocking to venue
Nov 01, 2019, at 11:53 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Bengali diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area celebrated Durga Puja this year with unabated fun and festivities, visiting one venue to another as organisers tried to outsmart each other in a healthy rivalry.
Actress Kajal Aggarwal becomes face of KhelPlay Rummy
Oct 23, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: KhelPlay Rummy - the online gaming platform- is bringing actress Kajal Aggarwal to join hands with them to become the face of the brand.
Oct 22, 2019, at 11:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark in association with Bloomsbury, on Sunday organized an event on book signing session with William Dalrymple at South City Mall on Sunday to launch his latest book The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.
Jimmy Choo Launches their Autumn Winter 2019 Collection
Oct 19, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: British luxury brand Jimmy Choo hosted a glamorous sundowner cocktail event in celebration of the new JC Collection at Asilo, the stylish rooftop restaurant & lounge on the 40th floor at The St. Regis.
Lay's unveils series of TVCs for its 'smile dekhe dekho' campaign
Oct 19, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata / New Delhi/IBNS: Potato chips brand Lay's on Saturday launched their latest series of TVCs for the all new ‘Smile Deke Dekho’ campaign featuring India’s leading Bollywood actors and youth icons Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Dapper presents its debut Pop-Up #dropdeaddapper
Oct 16, 2019, at 06:37 pm
Kolkata: The multi-designer menswear store, Dapper hosted its first pop-up for the upcoming festive season, titled ‘#dropdeaddapper’ at its store last month.
New Streax Ultralights Gem Collection introduces range of hair shades
Oct 16, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Kolkata: New Streax Ultralights Gem Collection has introduced a range of hair shades that are making their entry into the Indian market.
What Are the Pros for Using A Deep Fryer?
Oct 15, 2019, at 07:30 pm
The traditional ways of slow cooking are tiring and time-consuming. The modern equipment of a deep fryer helps in preparation of your favourite snacks in a healthy and convenient way. The automatic temperature settings of the device enable the preparation of perfectly cooked and healthy snacks.
Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya’s philanthropic Santoor Ashram set to hit the shores of USA
Oct 15, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Kolkata: Santoor Maestro and philanthropist Musician Pdt Tarun Bhattacharya embarks on month-long tour of USA, a country he has been frequently performing in for the past 3 decades and more.
PUBG Mobile India Tour 2019 to culminate into the Grand Finals in Kolkata
Oct 14, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14: After four long months of nail-biting action at the regional finals held across Jaipur, Guwahati, Pune, and Hyderabad, the top 20 squads from four regions will be battling it out at the Grand Finale in Kolkata.
Oct 14, 2019, at 09:26 am
New York: World's popular search engine Google on Monday designed its homepage with an animate doodle to mark the 218th birthday of Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau.
Google doodle observes birth anniversary of Kamini Roy
Oct 12, 2019, at 04:10 pm
New York: Popular search engine Google on Saturday celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Bengali poet, social worker and the country's first woman to graduate with honours, Kamini Roy by decorating their homepage with a doodle.
Rhitom Sarkar’s successful Canadian musical sojourn
Oct 11, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata: Musician Rhitom Sarkar has returned from after a whirlwind tour of eight concerts and two recordings in Canada.
Asian Paints Where The Heart Is showcases Gaurav Kapoor’s breezy Mumbai home in
Oct 11, 2019, at 01:36 pm
Mumbai isn’t known as the maximum city without a reason. One of the most crowded cities in the world, you see millions of people jostling for limited space. So when you think of Mumbai homes, you think of small spaces, and people striving to make the most out of the space that they have.
A Sneak Peek into Kajal Agarwal’s Mumbai Haven in Asian Paints ‘Where the heart is’ Season 3
Oct 11, 2019, at 01:32 pm
“You can take a girl out of Bombay but never Bombay out of a girl”— that’s how Kajal Agarwal begins our introduction to her home in Asian Paints’ Where The Heart Is. Kajal is one of the most prolific actors in India today; having worked extensively in the Tamil and Telugu film industry for many years. In fact, she’s even considered a lucky charm by many directors and producers and has been a part of some big-budget movies over the years.
Amitabh Bachchan attends the Navratri Pooja festivities hosted by the Kalyanaraman family
Oct 07, 2019, at 07:31 pm
Mumbai: The Kalyanaraman family hosted a splendid affair as part of the Navratri festivities at their residence in Thrissur, Kerala this week.
Subway adds four new desi flavours to loaded signature wraps
Oct 07, 2019, at 01:01 pm
New Delhi: Subway India has added four new desi flavours namely Mutton Keema, Chicken Seekh Masala, Soya Keema and Paneer Bhurji Masala to its Loaded Signature Wraps category for a limited period.
Amidst offering of Pushpanjali, festive fever reaches peak on Maha Ashtami
Oct 06, 2019, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): The festive spirit in Kolkata reached its peak on Sunday as the Maha Ashtami celebrations of the Durga Puja commenced amidst cloudy sky.
West Bengal Governor and city celebs play dhak to inaugurate Manicktala Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav’
Oct 03, 2019, at 12:41 pm
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurated the Chaltabagan `Dhak Utsav’ by playing the dhak with BJP MP Roopa Ganguly, actor turned TMC MP Dev and other celebrities and foreign Consul Generals to formally launch the Pujas festivities at the ITC Royal Bengal here on Wednesday in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Air India pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by painting a portrait on its aircraft
Oct 02, 2019, at 03:21 pm
New Delhi: State-owned carrier Air India on Wednesday paid homage to India's freedom fighting icon Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary by painting a portrait on the tail of A320 aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here.
Oct 01, 2019, at 11:48 pm
San Francisco: Critically acclaimed Indian actress Shabana Azmi appreciated the fact that the South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) 2019 has decided to screen Sumantra Ghoshal’s Kaifinama, a film on the life of her father and one of India’s well-known Urdu poets, Kaifi Azmi.
Blogger Jeremy Cabral launches Styleboulevard.in, a platform for India's bloggers and influencers
Oct 01, 2019, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi: Owing to the great demand of Influencer Marketing in India, blogger and male fashion influencer Jeremy Cabral recently launched an influencer marketing agency Styleboulevard.in, billed as a unique venture started by an influencer bringing what he called the finest of India’s bloggers and influencers to create the best Social Media and Experiential campaigns.
Senco Gold & Diamonds signs Heptathlete Swapna Barman as brand ambassador
Sep 30, 2019, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, eastern India’s largest jewellery retail chain, signed 2018 Asian Games Gold Medalist & 2019 Arjuna Awardee Swapna Barman as their new brand ambassador.
Chowman woos foodies with Durga Puja menu
Sep 30, 2019, at 01:40 pm
Kolkata: Durga Pujo is never complete without pandal hopping and of course the amazing dishes, be it Chinese, Mughlai or Bengali. And Kolkata sure loves its Chinese more than any other cuisine. And, if you’re in for some oriental treat this year, Chowman promises enough.